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I'm dreaming of a San Diego beach getaway. Where the sand is soft between my toes, the ocean breeze is warm and the sun on my face greets me like an old friend. It's now fall here in Seattle. The leaves are bright shades of yellow, red and orange. I love this time of year in the Northwest, but find ... Read More about Beach dreaming at L’Auberge Del Mar

I was out for a run one afternoon this summer when I got a totally wild idea. My husband was out of town - how fun would it be to surprise the girls with a last minute overnight stay? Explore Kirkland runs an outdoor movie night in the park series during the summer. That evening, they were ... Read More about Spontaneous Kirkland staycation at The Woodmark, Carillon Point

The anticipation of this summer's opening of the new W Bellevue Hotel was palatable. If you haven't had a chance to stay at the new luxury hotel, the W Bellevue yet, now is the time. The kids are back in school and it's time to grab some girlfriends, your fall boots, and plan a shop and stay night ... Read More about Fall into style at the new modern W Bellevue | Luxury hotel Bellevue